bb24 Posted October 7, 2008 #1 Share Posted October 7, 2008 We are looking into booking a cruise on the Mariner of the Seas. There are 3 aft balconies available on Deck 9 but it says they have an obstructed view. How obstructed are they exactly?? I've always heard how wonderful the views are, but I haven't seen anything about that. Is is something on the Mariner only? Any information would be helpful. Thanks!!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue L Posted October 7, 2008 #2 Share Posted October 7, 2008 there is a steel structure that obscures some of the views on the Voyager and Freedom Classes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bb24 Posted October 7, 2008 Author #3 Share Posted October 7, 2008 Is it really noticable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly333 Posted October 7, 2008 #4 Share Posted October 7, 2008 It looks like you have to stand up, cant sit down to watch the ocean, but you can still enjoy your balcony and it will be more private. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaScout Posted October 7, 2008 #5 Share Posted October 7, 2008 this website has a couple of pictures I took from our aft balcony on the Adventurer of the seas. I'm thinking the views on the other ships are similar? http://home.comcast.net/~dave.williams5/wsb/html/view.cgi-home.html-.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted October 7, 2008 #6 Share Posted October 7, 2008 It's not really an "obstruction" in the literal sense of the word. The hull of the ship extends beyond the rail of the balcony, meaning you won't be able to look straight down into the water. You will have a full outward view of the wake and the horizon. It's not really a huge deal! Whatever your eyes see, becomes your "view". The balcony on the aft cabins more than makes up for the slight defect of no downward view! Most viewing is done while standing at the railing, anyway! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkwolfe Posted October 7, 2008 #7 Share Posted October 7, 2008 this website has a couple of pictures I took from our aft balcony on the Adventurer of the seas. I'm thinking the views on the other ships are similar? http://home.comcast.net/~dave.williams5/wsb/html/view.cgi-home.html-.html You are correct for the Voyager and Freedom class ships. The other classes that have aft balconys do not have the superstructure. Even with the extra steel back there, I'll take an aft balcony any day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emmy Posted October 7, 2008 #8 Share Posted October 7, 2008 We are looking into booking a cruise on the Mariner of the Seas. There are 3 aft balconies available on Deck 9 but it says they have an obstructed view. How obstructed are they exactly?? I've always heard how wonderful the views are, but I haven't seen anything about that. Is is something on the Mariner only? Any information would be helpful. Thanks!!:) less obstruction the higher up you are. I had a corner aft on Deck 9 on Explorer and there is a pole on the balcony that obstructs some view and also limits the space. I personally preferred my aft balcony on Mariner which was more in the centre..cabin 1694 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TP99C5 Posted October 8, 2008 #9 Share Posted October 8, 2008 Book it, you will love it. The aft rooms are some of the best rooms on the ship, private and beautiful!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bb24 Posted October 8, 2008 Author #10 Share Posted October 8, 2008 Thanks everyone for responding so quickly! It sounds like the "obstruction" won't be that big of a deal. I can't wait to book my first aft balcony!!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emmy Posted October 8, 2008 #11 Share Posted October 8, 2008 Let us know which cabin you book. I am sailing on Mariner in April and am in cabin 1392 aft:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powelweb Posted October 8, 2008 #12 Share Posted October 8, 2008 Let us know which cabin you book. I am sailing on Mariner in April and am in cabin 1392 aft:) We're in 1392 on a voyager sailing in Nov, so I'll be sure to report back on it, but after sailing in 1690 on Mariner, I'm sure we'll love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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